Table 1.
Overview over the musical experience of the musicians tested in this study.
| # | Age of onset (years) | Years of training | Accumulated hours of practice | Primary instrument |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 14 | 14678 | Accordion |
| 2 | 5 | 18 | n/a | Violin |
| 3 | 6 | 16 | 10088 | Trombone |
| 4 | 6 | 10 | 3216 | Piano |
| 5 | 7 | 20 | 3216 | Trumpet |
| 6 | 6 | 13 | 3216 | Piano |
| 7 | 5 | 13 | 5084 | Double bass |
| 8 | 7 | 11 | n/a | Voice |
| 9 | 7 | 10 | 12324 | Electric bass |
| 10 | 7 | 19 | 17454 | Violin |
| 11 | 6 | 17 | 17360 | Double bass |
| 12 | 7 | 16 | 15912 | Trumpet |
| 13 | 7 | 19 | 6568 | Drums |
| 14 | 6 | 16 | 5616 | Voice |
| 15 | 4 | 16 | 8920 | Viola |
| 16 | 6 | 20 | 14476 | Piano (choir director) |
| 17 | 6 | 15 | 832 | Oboe |
| 18 | 7 | 16 | 2368 | Voice |
| 19 | 6 | 14 | 7848 | Drums |
| 20 | 6 | 22 | 14664 | Guitar |
| 21 | 6 | 12 | 4718 | Guitar |
| 22 | 7 | 12 | 738 | Voice |
| 23 | 6 | 14 | 14112 | piano |
| 24 | 6 | 12 | 8370 | Electric bass |
| 25 | 7 | 15 | 4509 | piano |
| 26 | 7 | 19 | 1529 | Trombone |
| 27 | 6 | 13 | 1394 | Oboe |
| 28 | 7 | 12 | 9472 | Guitar |
| 29 | 4 | 13 | 1498 | Trumpet |
| 30 | 4 | 15 | 8631 | Piano |
| 31 | 7 | 18 | 1025 | Piano |
| 32 | 6 | 18 | 4992 | Piano |